New Season
The new rugby season is upon us, with the youths rugby already up and running and the minis to follow in the next few weeks.
We will continue with the same training times and venues as last year, Mini’s to start back on Friday 11th September.
We will make the most of our grass facilities until the end of September using the Main pitch in Clarisford Park, Killaloe and McHales field and then move onto the Clarisford 3G facilities later in the autumn.
Training slots for mini rugby for the coming year.
From 11th September
6.30-7.30 U7s, 8s and 9s Main pitch Clarisford.
7.30-8.30 U10s and 11s Main pitch Clarisford
7-8pm U12s McHales Pitch
From Oct 2nd-end of season
7-8pm U7s, 8s and 9s 3G Clarisford
6..30 -7.30 U10s Sand based all-weather Carisford
7.30 -8.30 U11s Sand based all-weather Clarisford
7-8pm U12s Mchales pitch
Please be aware training dates can be subject to change by the coaches, they will normally inform parents of these by text
Please ensure your child is signed and registered to get the text for their age group.
Club Calendar 2015-2016
Check in with the calendar for details of upcoming training, blitzes and events:
Youth Rugby Development Day
Youth players, U13 and up.
Ballina-Killaloe-Scariff Youth Rugby Development Day on Sunday 16 August 2015.
Venue: Clarisford Park, Killaloe. Time: 10am – 3pm.
The 2015/2016 rugby season begins next Sunday to start preparing for leagues in September. There will be visiting coaches in attendance so try to be there.
So come along for a fun day of rugby!
Please let your coach know if you will be there. If not, let him know if you will be playing this season.
Online Registration is now open
Online Registration for the 2015-16 season is now open
We have a new online registration system for this year. It allows for easier administration and reporting for the club. Please visit our web site.
You have the option to pay now or pay instalments over 2 or 3 months.
If you need to register more than one player choose the pay now or instalment option and add the player’s details. We have a discount in place when registering more than one player.
http://www.ballinakillaloerfc.com/the-club/registration/
Icon Auto jersey sponsors
Many thanks to Chris Cargill and Icon Auto, Dubai for their sponsorship of jerseys for the U12 & U13 teams during the past year.
Munster Rugby training at Clarisford Park
The Munster Rugby squad will have an open training session at the Ballina-Killaloe RFC rugby grounds in Clarisford Park this Friday 7th August from 11.00 am. Parents and kids are welcome to come on down and view the session.
There will be an opportunity to meet and greet players from 12.45.
Race report for Boruman Well done to all who came to race and thanks to all who…
Race report for Boruman
Well done to all who came to race and thanks to all who made it happen
http://www.borutriclub.com/boruman-2015-a-great-day-racing/
BORUMAN 2015 – A great day racing
www.borutriclub.com
Nearly 190 athletes took part in the BORUMAN Sprint Triathlon in the sun-drenched picturesque town of Killaloe on Saturday 13th June. The race took in 3 disciplines and 3 counties, starting at the top of the canal in Killaloe, cycling through OBriensbridge, Castleconnell and Birdhill to Ballina, ath…
In case you missed it – no doubt it will be emailed out as well…http://limeric…
In case you missed it – no doubt it will be emailed out as well…http://limericktriathlon.com/?p=4168
19 Boruvians hitting Kilkee next weekend – hope you have your tri suit ready
HOTW Race Brief ‹ Limerick Triathlon Club
limericktriathlon.com
One week from today you will be registering & collecting your race chips. There will be no going back !! Take some time now to read this race brief so you can pack and plan accordingly.
With Kilkee looming in 7 days time ….if there is anyone not sorted for accommo…
With Kilkee looming in 7 days time ….if there is anyone not sorted for accommodation for the HOTW weekend yet, there are houses available in Moore Bay for 2-3 nights €250 (Fri/Sat or Fri/Sat/Sun) – contact Mary O'Sullivan at 087 2174801. only 5 mins walk from the beach.
If you are nervous of open water swim/triathlon – this might help. (and it isn't…
If you are nervous of open water swim/triathlon – this might help. (and it isn't always as mad as this pic in the smaller races)
How to Survive Your First Open-Water Swim: 8 Tips for The New Triathlete
www.nomeatathlete.com
Note: This is a post from No Meat Athlete Resident Triathlete and Triathlon Roadmap author Susan Lacke. Runners often tell me they’d love to check out the triathlon scene, but they can’t (or won’t) swim. They say swimming is hard, the mass start looks scary, and open water just gives ‘em the heebie-…